CISA Certification Class for the December 2010 Exam
Since 1978, the CISA® program has been the globally accepted standard of achievement among information systems (IS) audit, control and security professionals.
The skills and practices that CISA promotes and evaluates are the building blocks of success in the field. Possessing the CISA demonstrates proficiency and is the basis for measurement in the profession. With a growing demand for individuals possessing IS audit, control and security skills, CISA has become a preferred certification program by individuals and organizations around the world.
Although certification may not be mandatory for you at this time, a growing number of organizations are recommending that employees become certified. To help ensure success in the global marketplace, it is vital to select a certification program based on universally accepted technical practices. -- ISACA® International
To help you earn your designation, ISACA Silicon Valley offers classes twice a year. Chapter members will have their fees refunded if they attend a minimum of 2/3 of the classes, or if they pass the exam (students will need to first pay the fees, and will be reimbursed if they qualify). To take advantage of this offer, you will need to provide your membership number on the first day of class.
Key Dates
August 27, 2010 - The Early Exam Registration Deadline has been extended (the original deadline was August 18, 2010).Register for an exam by this deadline to save US $130. (Note: you will need to register for class separately. Class registration will be available online at a later date.)
October 6, 2010 - Final Exam Registration Deadline. Chapter members who have already started studying for the CISA exam are particularly encouraged to sit for the December 2010 exam, since the material will change in June 2011.
December 11, 2010 - Exam
Class dates are TBD (CISA classes typically start 8 weeks before the exam).
June 11, 2011 - Next opportunity to sit for this exam. (NOTE: 2010 is the last year that the Certified Information Systems Auditor examination will include the current CISA job practice. This means that if you already have your CISA books and have begun studying, you will need to purchase new material to study for an exam in 2011.)
CISA® Class Topics
IS Audit Process
Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management
IT Service Delivery and Support
IT Governance
Protection of Information Assets
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Instructors:
TBA
Venue:
TBA
How do I become ISACA certified?
Make sure you have the experience to qualify (CISA®, CISM®, CGEIT® , CRISC®)
Register for the exam at ISACA International (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC – highly experienced CRISC candidates may apply for certification under the grandfathering program. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2011)
Optional, but highly recommended: get the right material to prepare for the exam (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC currently unavailable). ISACA Silicon Valley particularly recommends that candidates buy the pertinent official Review Manual and the Practice Question Database from ISACA International’s Bookstore.
Optional, but highly recommended: attend one of ISACA Silicon Valley’s classes and utilize ISACA International’s Online Learning program.
Apply for certification (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC) – just because you have passed the exam does not mean you are certified.
